10 Gifts That Every Viking Father Should Own

In addition to discovering Greenland, Erik the Red was also a loving father of 4. Here is a list of gifts that would have brought a smile to his grizzled, bearded face.

10. Vikings: Season 1 DVD

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Historians have speculated for some time that if the vikings had a well made TV show to live vicariously through, they may not have been given to plundering and pillaging. Give your father the gift of bearded, sworded entertainment with the first season of the History Channel's "Vikings" $49.98.

9. Hardcore Hammers Hatchet and Sheath

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No viking would leave home without a solid axe to wield. Today's axes do so much more than simply chop off heads. Designed for utitilty and versatility, the Hardcore Hammers Hatchet $59.98 is ultimate axe.

8. The Meriwether Tent $1250

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While on a campaign on foreign shores, even the most hearty viking needs to catch some zs. The Meriwether Tent $1250 is large enough to fit an entire hoard, but folds down into a carrying bag. Each tent is 16’ feet in diameter and stands 9.5’ tall at the center. The tent is large enough to sleep 4-6 adults comfortably.

7. Jambox Mini

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Does your dad love music, but not have a way to bring his Crosby Stills Nash and Young with him on long sea voyages? The Jambox Mini $129.99 is a bluetooth speaker that's small enough to carry on pillages, loud enough for the gods of thunder, and has the styling of a treasure to outdo the hoards of Randlev & Hesselbjerg.

6. Baxter Shave 123 Kit

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Although we think of vikings as traditionally having beards, even they had to clean up occasionally for meetings and such. The Baxter Shave 123 Kit $29.98 includes Super Close Shave Formula (2 oz.), After Shave Balm (4 oz.), and Best Badger Shave Brush.

5. Brennivin

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Is your father a man? If you just answered yes, then he should be drinking what very well may have been Erik the Red's local drink of choice. Brennivin$32.99 is made in Iceland from fermented grain and/or potato mash and flavored with caraway. Brennivin has a unique and distinctive aroma and palate that is similar to Scandinavian akvavit that pairs well with pork, herring, salmon,shark and other seafoods. Drink it straight ice cold or mix it into cocktails

4. Chubbies The Captain Shorts

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When summer came around, most vikings chose to shed their heavy furs and tunics for something a bit lighter. Chubbies have created just the thing, with their Captain shorts$49.50. The official shorts of authority on the seas. Erik would be proud.

3. Lodge L410 Pre-Seasoned Sportsman's Charcoal Grill

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Erik the Red didn't use lighter fluid, and historians agree that he certainly didn't use a gas grill. The Lodge L410 Pre-Seasoned Sportsman's Charcoal Grill $94.95 is made of cast iron, and burns good old fashioned charcoal.

2. Norse Legend Beer

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Norse Legend is a Nordic ale called a Sahti, which originated in Finland and is one of the oldest continuously brewed styles. Divers, working for Sam Adams, happened upon a sunken long ship full of the stuff and decided to brew it. Deep amber in color, the distinctive herbal citrus aroma and flavor comes from aging on a bed of juniper berries for a fresh and flavorful brew.

1. Das Horn

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The ultimate way for your father to down the Nordic ale that you just bought him is undisputedly with Das Horn $24.99. After a long day of conquering the lawn or pillaging his cubicle, nothing shouts victory like a drinking horn. Erik the Red never figured out a way to put his drinking horn down, but your father can with the help of the included stand and neck strap.